The best 4×4 cars YOU should buy so that you won’t get stuck in the mud: From hardcore off-roaders to SUVs and sporty coupes

The UK summer is well and truly over and the nation is bracing itself for more storms set to make the roads more treacherous. So consider one of these mighty motors that mean you won't get stuck in the mud

By Joe Finnerty, Digital Motors Editor

19th September 2017,10:04 am

Updated: 19th September 2017,11:05 am

STORMS, floods, mud-spattered roads – driving in the UK as the summer ends can be a dangerous time for drivers.

That’s why many motorists own 4x4s that can cut through the dirt and keep you safe.

Land Rover Discovery – the off-road one

The current Land Rover Discovery is a very different proposition from previous versions, because gone is the rugged, boxy styling of old, replaced with a chic look reminiscent of Range Rovers.

What hasn’t changed is the fact the Disco is supremely practical and comfortable. It will carry seven full-size adults with ease, and when you need to turn it into a van, you can fold down all five rear seats using the central touch-screen for a 258-litre boot.

The 2.0-litre turbodiesel may sound small for such a big vehicle, but in reality it hauls around the Disco without fuss.

You’ll need around £50,000 to buy one new – but there are plenty available on the used market, too.

Audi TT – the coupe one

The TT might be a sporty coupe but with Audi’s quattro system it’s great for winter weather

Ever since the early 1980s, Audi has been synonymous with four-wheel drive, and now there’s a ‘quattro’ four-wheel-drive version of nearly all its models.

That’s why the Audi TT quattro really does give you the best of many worlds.

It looks simply sensational, and the 2.0-litre turbodiesel gives it enough power to pass 60mph in just 7.1 seconds on the way to a 150mph top speed.

The quattro system also gives the car great traction, and therefore extra security, when the conditions are a bit iffy; and, best of all, the presence of the four-wheel-drive system has no impact on cabin or luggage space.

And if you get the 2.0-litre diesel it’s also efficient and costs just a shade over £30,000 new. A used TT is a great bit of business, too.

Skoda Kodiaq – the brilliant all-round one

Skoda scored a winner with its Yeti and that catapulted the brand into a mainstream manufacturer.

And it’s gone up a gear with the Kodiaq SUV that’s certain to be surefire winner with buyers.

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Look for the SE L trim and you’ll get a large SUV that can seat up to seven people in a high-quality interior, and everyone will have fun playing with the standard ‘toys’, such as the heated seats and sat-nav.

The driver will also be having a hoot, because the Kodiaq is genuinely good fun to drive, with decent pace and tight handling.

In even better news, the Kodiaq is available for a price much lower than those of its rivals – you get a lot of car for around £30,000.